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As the investigations continue, the potential implications for CBS become clearer. The FCC's inquiry into CBS's editing practices has opened the door for public scrutiny, which some believe could enable Trump’s legal team to leverage this information in his lawsuit alleging election interference. The stakes have never been higher for CBS, which could be left to navigate the aftermath of a multi-billion dollar penalty.
There has been speculation regarding the influence of outside financial forces, particularly in light of recent contributions from Larry Ellison's son, David Ellison, toward Biden's campaign. David Ellison is set to take the reins at Paramount, CBS’s corporate parent, leading to questions about how this new management might affect CBS’s editorial decisions.